Diversified Financials

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ING Industrial Fund (IIF) is a specialist property trust principally focused on investing in real estate. It listed on the Australian Stock Exchange on 28th November, 1991. The fund make investments in a portfolio of industrial properties, business parks and distribution centers located in Australia, Canada, France, Spain, Germany and Belgium. During the last year, its total assets amounted to approximately $5B. The manager prefers to invest in those assets and properties that offer income and capital upside and those that provide development opportunities (around 20% of the portfolio).

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IOOF Holdings (IFL) is a financial services provider in Australia with IOOF Investment Management Limited as a responsible entity for the Company. IFL listed on the Australian Stock Exchange on December 5, 2003. The Company is actively involved in the provision of diversified financial products along with portfolio administration services which comprise investments, superannuation, immediate and deferred annuities, and investment trusts. IFL also caters financial planning and counseling services.
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City Pacific (CIY) is a specialist financial services provider engaged in the provision of finance and investment products. Its principal business operations are mortgage lending and broking, mortgage funds management and property management. CIY was established in 1997 and listed on the Australian on Stock Exchange on 2nd of July, 2001. The Company has made a solid growth in areas of both share price and funds under advice since its listing on the ASX in 2001. It also holds Australian Financial Services licence No. 230025.

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Babcock & Brown Capital (BCM) is an investment fund. The fund aims to create a portfolio of investments which offer flexible investment time horizon. BCM listed on the Australian Stock Exchange on 14th February, 2005. In August 2006, the Company acquired a 57.1% share in a telecommunications company, eircom Group plc.

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Babcock & Brown (BNB) is an international investor and advisor providing services to leading global businesses. Its principal activities incorporate the creation, arrangement and management of asset and cash flow-based investment. The Company receives a large portion of its income through principal investments. It listed on the Australian Stock Exchange on October 6, 2004. BNB carries out its operations through 31 offices spread around the world. Its head office is based in Sydney with other hub offices located in San Francisco, New York, Munich and London.

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Australian Wealth Management (AUW) is a specialist in the provision of financial services to retail and wholesale customers in Australia. AUW listed on the ASX on 15th of February, 2005. In May 2006, AUW amalgamated with Select Managed Funds thus expanding its portfolio of operations to include Funds Under Management, Administration, Advice and Supervision (FUMAS) and geographical footprint. As at fiscal 2008, the Company held $60.4 billion in FUMAS.

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Asset Loans (ASQ) is a provider of short-term, high-interest mortgage loans for investment or business purposes. Asset Loans listed on the Australian Stock exchange on November 11, 2004. ASQ was established on 1st August 2000. The Company’s existing business operations were subsequently taken over by its 100% owned subsidiary Asset Loan Co. Pty Ltd. The company’s head office is situated on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Asset Loans follows a carefully planned set of procedures needed to implement its loans.

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Asian Masters Fund (AUF) is a Company that invests in a portfolio of established Asian based equities funds. The Company provides a medium for Australian investors to gain access to Asia-based fund managers that invest in equities traded on Asian financial markets. Orient Pacific Partners Pty Limited is manager of AUF and administrates the investments of the Company. AUF listed on the Australian Stock Exchange on 4th of December, 2007. Asian Masters Fund is not a managed investment scheme but a Company. AUF uses a "fund of funds" style strategy for investment.

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Aurora Sandringham Dividend Income Trust (AOD) is a fund management Company. The Trust makes investments in equities and index derivatives and fixed interest securities according to the terms of the Trust Constitution. Aurora Funds Management Limited is manager of Aurora Sandringham Dividend Income Trust. The Trust listed on the ASX on November 17, 2005. The Trust derives its income in excess of the Australian cash rate by making investments in a portfolio of 30 major ASX listed companies such as BHP, ASX etc, at the time of their income declarations and following dividend paying period.

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Aurora Buy-Write Income Trust (ABW) is engaged in the operation of investment management in Australia. The fund invests in a geared portfolio of Australian Stock Exchange-listed companies. ABW was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange on July 10, 2006. The Trust aims to derive revenue and medium term capital growth for its investors by implementing an active call option selling strategy. The maximum loan to value ratio (LVR) up to which the portfolio will be internally geared up is 65%. Aurora Funds Management Limited is the manager of Aurora Buy-Write Income Trust.
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Top 50 Public Companies Listed on the Australian Stockmarket as at 18/07/2008
- BHP Billiton
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
- Rio Tinto
- National Australia Bank (NAB)
- Telstra (TLS)
- News Corporation or NewsCorp (NWS)
- Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC)
- Woodside Petroleum Limited (WPL)
- ANZ
- Woolworths Limited (WOW)
- Westfield Group (WDC)
- Westfarmers Limited (WES)
- Fortescue Metals (FMG)
- CSL
- QBE Insurance
- St. George Bank Limited (SGB
- Newcrest Mining Limited (NCM
- Origin Energy Limited (ORG)
- Maquarie Group (MQG)
- AMP Limited (AMP)
- Leighton Holdings (LEI)
- Suncorp-Metway Limited (SUN)
- Brambles Limited (BXB)
- Santos Limited (STO)
- Coal & Allied (CNA)
- Incitec Pivot (IPL)
- Foster’s Group Limited (FGL)
- Orica Limited (ORI)
- BlueScope (BSL)
- AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited (AXA)
- Woodside Petroleum Limited (WPL)
- Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG)
- Stockland (SGP)
- Lihir Gold Limited (LGL)
- Qantas Airways Limited (QAN)
- Oxiana Limited (OXR)
- Sims Group Limited (SGM)
- AGL Energy Limited (AGK)
- OneSteel Limited (OST)
- Transurban Group (TCL)
- Oil Search Limited (OSH)
- Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (CCL)
- Crown (CWN)
- Alumina (AWC)
- ASX (Australian Securities Exchange)
- Macquarie Infrastructure Group (MIG)
- Telecom Corporation of New Zealand (TEL)
- Computershare Limited (CPU)
- Aneka Tambang (Persero) TBK (ATM)
- Tabcorp Holdings (TAH)
